Method Brewing
18 Maitland Rd, Islington NSW 2296, Australia
ClosedToday Closed today · by the venue's published hoursFull hours





A well-regarded brewery at Islington near Newcastle with a 4.8 rating across 118 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 16:00 – 19:00
- Thursday
- 14:00 – 19:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 19:00
Menu
Menu link from the venue's own website. Prices and items can change — the venue's page is the source of truth.
Open menuWhy it's worth checking out
Method Brewing is a brewery and local gathering spot in Islington, Newcastle, built around a constantly changing selection of beers on tap. The rotating range gives regulars something new to try, while offering enough variety for different tastes. The brewery also has beer available through its shop and merchandise for those who want to take a little of the Method experience home.
Food is a significant part of the offering, with rotating food trucks visiting the venue and serving options including burgers, pizzas, tacos and fried chicken. The schedule changes, so the brewery directs visitors to Instagram to see which truck is appearing next. When there is no food truck on site, a selection of bar snacks is available to keep things covered between drinks.
The venue describes itself as a cosy brewery that works for birthdays, work events and casual get-togethers, with table bookings available. That makes it a practical choice for groups looking for beer, food and a relaxed place to spend time together. With its changing taps, visiting food trucks and regular events, Method Brewing offers a different combination from one visit to the next.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.8 from 118 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 86
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 63
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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